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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Leila Penitusi

Yorktown

Summary

Development professional prepared to drive impactful development initiatives. Extensive experience in coordinating fundraising campaigns and fostering strong donor relationships. Highly collaborative team player with results-oriented mindset, known for adaptability and reliability. Proficient in project management and strategic planning.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Development Associate

SOU Development Associate
11.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Department of Communications
  • Created and managed social media posts to share student stories and achievements.
  • Edited transcripts and published content to highlight campus activities and milestones.
  • Provided excellent customer service by managing the front desk and assisting with office communications.
  • Managed social media content for donor relations and donor stewardship.
  • Interacted with students through interviews to conduct student stories for SOU social media platforms and the newsletter site.

Resident Assistant

SOU Housing
09.2024 - 06.2025
  • Fostered a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for residents within dorm halls.
  • Collaborated with a team of Resident Assistants to plan and execute engaging campus events focused on education, self-care, and community-building.
  • Provided residents with appropriate resources and guidance to support academic, social, and personal well-being.
  • Responded promptly and effectively to resident needs and emergencies, ensuring high care and professionalism.
  • Strengthened communication and interpersonal skills through collaboration with residents and fellow RA staff.

Ride Operator

Wild Waves Theme Park
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Company Overview: Theme Park
  • Responsible for operating dry rides
  • Aided in cleaning and ensuring park safety/regulations through continuous safety spiels
  • Ride Operations Certified

Communications Assistant

Lesco’s Appliances
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Company Overview: Retail Manager
  • Responsible for creating social media posts for student stories
  • Assisted in editing transcripts and publishing student stories
  • Managed front desk and tended to office phone calls, providing student services

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health And Exercise Science, Communication

Southern Oregon University
Ashland, Oregon
06-2027

High School Diploma -

Samoana High School
06.2023

Skills

  • Strategic decision-making
  • Effective communication
  • Collaborative leadership
  • Skilled in written expression
  • Interactive media design
  • Expert in Google Workspace applications
  • Deadline oriented
  • Oral and written communications
  • Public speaking
  • Strategic planning
  • Project management
  • Event management
  • Social media expertise
  • Volunteer organizations
  • Relationship building
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliability
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Strategic thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Decision-making
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Adaptability

LANGUAGES

English: Fluent
Samoan: Native

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Student Government Association (SGA), Samoana High School

Ambassador | 2020-2023

  • Managed school events, multimedia advertisements, and class funds
  • Interacted regularly with student engagement


Junior Officer Training Corps (JROTC), Logistics Manager | 2020-2023

  • Organized community projects
  • Managed gear distribution
  • Head of logistics and managed outgoing and incoming data and information based on the program’s ongoing events


National Honor Society, Mentor | 2021-2023

  • Mentored incoming applicants in the process of applying to the organization
  • Organized club events through club partnerships and collaborating with other local high schools
  • Gained experience and service hours through participating in Finafinau (a non-profit organization focused on climate change initiatives)

Timeline

Resident Assistant

SOU Housing
09.2024 - 06.2025

Development Associate

SOU Development Associate
11.2023 - Current

Ride Operator

Wild Waves Theme Park
06.2023 - 08.2023

Communications Assistant

Lesco’s Appliances
01.2019 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Health And Exercise Science, Communication

Southern Oregon University

High School Diploma -

Samoana High School

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